New government ‘sustainable’ fish farming strategy lacks green targets, say critics
The Coastal Communities Network has criticised the Scottish Government’s new fish farming strategy for lacking green targets or decision making powers for local residents.
NatureScot killed 57 geese for bird flu tests after UK law confusion
Scotland’s wildlife agency killed 57 barnacle geese to study the impact of avian flu because they wrongly feared it was illegal to test live animals.
Glen Affric: Pippa Middleton’s family estate urged to stop deterring access
A Highland sporting estate owned by the billionaire family of Kate Middleton’s sister has been urged to stop deterring access at Glen Affric's famous loch.
Revealed: Just 44 King’s coronation street parties held in Scotland
Just 44 street parties were held in Scotland to celebrate King Charles’ coronation in May, compared to more than 3,000 in England.
Caravan owners report rent hikes, eviction threats and unfair contracts
Static caravan and lodge owners in Scotland have called on the UK Government to give them better protections.
Former Mark Fortune tenants urged to pursue deposits after tribunal ruling
A former Mark Fortune tenant who is due to have her deposit returned to her after winning a housing tribunal has urged others to follow suit.
Churches lobbied to avoid reveal of property owners before transparency law
Churches urged the Scottish Government to make all religious bodies exempt from revealing the owners of thousands of properties.
Hundreds of foreign property owners stay secret despite new rules
A “loophole” in new legislation means more than half of the offshore entities which own hundreds of Scottish properties, including entire estates, can stay secret.
Pippa Middleton’s family owns Highland estate via offshore tax shelters
Pippa Middleton's family own a lucrative Highland estate through companies registered in tax havens.
